Simeone reaches 500 games in charge of Atletico Madrid

Diego Pablo Simeone reached 500 matches in charge of Atletico Madrid setting up another milestone with his team on Wednesday.

Simeone replaced Gregorio Manzano in 2011 after managing Racing Club, Catania, River Plate, Estudiantes and San Lorenzo.

Atletico beat Getafe 1-0 with Luis Suarez scoring the winner.

Atlético’s third win in a row left it two points above Madrid, which saw its five-game league winning streak end at Elche. Atlético also has two games in hand on Madrid.

Simeone has transformed Atlético into one of the top teams in Europe since the former player returned to the club to become its coach nine years ago. He has guided it to two Europa League titles, one Spanish league, one Copa del Rey, along with two Champions League final appearances.

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